Neil Burns

Neil Burns is a partner at Burns & Jain, LLC, located in Boston, Massachusetts, where he offers comprehensive representation in professional liability and legal malpractice. With more than four decades of experience, he has built a practice dedicated to helping clients secure compensation while navigating complex legal processes.

Mr. Burns represents individuals in a wide range of civil litigation matters. He is committed to guiding clients through every step of their cases, emphasizing personalized attention and strategic advocacy. Over his career, he has secured significant case results, including a $1 million settlement in a 2009 wrongful death case involving a dump truck that ran a red light. In 2008, he obtained a $1 million verdict in a high-profile case where acquaintances failed to assist a dying woman.

Actively involved within the legal community, Mr. Burns is a member of several professional organizations. His memberships include the National Lawyers Guild, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the American Association for Justice and the Boston Bar Association.

Mr. Burns graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Hobart College in 1980. He later obtained his Juris Doctor from the Antioch School of Law in 1985. In the same year, he was admitted to practice law in Massachusetts, establishing a legal career that has spanned more than 40 years.

Throughout his career, Mr. Burns has combined extensive legal knowledge with a commitment to client advocacy, building a reputation for skillful representation and integrity in the field of professional liability. His practice continues to serve the Boston community, helping individuals and families recover and move forward after serious physical and financial harm.